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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1907
Page
3
Ten thousand dollars worth of dress goods and textiles will be sold at reduced prices. Five thousand dollars of house furnishing goods includes carpets rugs drapery and linens at cut prices. Millinery and shoes section to be cleared out with substantial discounts. Christmas list broad while stock lasts over the next 14 days with 10 to 25 percent savings.
The funeral of Thomas P Oliver was held Sunday at his Nuttihala Avenue home with a large crowd outside. The mayor, council, and county officers attended, as did Mt Verhut Lodge Masons. Rev Ly G Joubneva led prayers, with Masonry rites at Oconee cemetery conducted by Worshipful Master Palmer.
The funeral for Mrs. M. W. Davie was conducted Saturday at Cherokee Corner church. She died Thursday at her home in Oglethorpe county. Rev. L. G. Johnson and Rev. J. M. Sewell led services, with a sermon described as tender and beautiful. Pallbearers included George Thomas and others. Col. A. F. Pope and James F. Dillard were honorary pallbearers. DeWitt's Little Early Riser Pills are sold by all druggists.
Funeral services for Mrs J S Bernstein were held Sunday at 2 30 pm at Hancock Avenue residence. Rabbi I Koplowka preached a solemn discourse at the Hebrew church. Her remains were taken to Hebrew Cemetery as mourners escorted them in Sabbath quiet.
Woolever, a prominent Le Raysville merchant, says Bucklen’s Amica Salve cured his piles twenty years ago and urges use for any sore wound burn or abrasion. Available for 25 at W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons drug Stores.
Rev Troy Beatty rector of Emmanuel church has been appointed to the standing committee of the Diocese of Atlanta. The appointment marks high recognition of his Worth and devotion and brings gratification to a wide circle of friends. Also notes a salve recommendation from Chamberlains for skin diseases.
Washington December 9 The cotton bulletin of the census bureau shows 8,383,854 bales counting round as half bales gained from 1907 to December 1 compared with 10,027,868 for 1906 with 8,689,663 for 1905. Active ginneries total 26,876 for 1907. Sea Island notes include 55,141 for 1907 and 81,695 for 1905.
The Board of Stewards names department committees for church work. Music led by D A Earnest with H T Huggins and N G Slaughter. Heating and Light chaired by D F Miller with Thomas Comer and E D Sledge. House by Cobb Lampkin with A W Dozier and A H Tal mage. Public Worship led by J B King with A H Hodgson. Sunday School chaired by J D Moss with T E Hollingsworth and Deupree Hunnicutt. Lookout chaired by J N Webb with J A Fulcher and others. Usher chair A C Fears with N G Slaughter and Deupree Hunnicutt. Revival chaired by J B King with N G Slaughter and several others.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is advertised as a new laxative that stimulates without irritation. The claim emphasizes it is the best laxative and offers a money back guarantee. Boldly marketed for sale by druggists.
A large Athens congregation heard Father Horton during Sunday mass at the Catholic church. The parish, recently helped by new faithful from away, hopes to secure a resident priest soon as Bishop Kellyes plans a two week mission then a resident priest will be sent to Athens.
Dr H M Fullilove of this city has been named by the Georgia Medical Association as councillor for the Eighth district. The position is one of honor and responsibility and will be filled with distinguished ability by Dr Fullilove. Also note claims of Cromp relief from Chamberlain's Pain Balm aiding rheumatism with sleep and rest, sold by local Athens druggists.
Washington December 9 The talk in Congress centers on new committee placements with Speaker Cannon and Democratic Leader Williams weighing options. Georgia’s influence is a focus as a Georgia jurist is tipped for the Ways and Means panel while Representative Bell is expected to fill the post on Post Offices and Post Roads.
Morton L. Hill of Lebanon Indiana recounts his wife suffering inflammatory rheumatism in every muscle and joint. After six weeks bedridden and eight doctors with no benefit she tried Dr Detchons Relief for Rheumatism and felt immediate relief, walking in three days. Sold by H R Palmer Sons.
Charles Randall was fatally shot through the stomach at Blue Creek tonight by Miss Ida May Brown daughter of Wilson Brown. She says he broke his promise to marry her. she left, got a pistol, returned and shot him. Also a note about Ely's Cream Balm for nasal catarrh and hay fever from Ely Bros. New York.
The selection of Chicago to host the next Republican National Convention is seen as a victory for antiadministration forces. Senator Foraker and Senator Dick express pleasure, while Taft supporters show no satisfaction. The Foraker faction is jubilant.
Conductor Bob Macon of the Central of Georgia Railway is steadily improving after a leg injury caused by a collision near the new agricultural hall on campus. His right thigh was torn, initially feared serious, but his condition has improved and recovery is expected.
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut writes that after trying various kidney remedies and doctors for diabetes he improved with Foley's Kidney Cure. After two bottles he felt better and five bottles cured him completely, enabling a rigid examination for life insurance. The advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Cure relieves backache and all kidney and bladder troubles.
Judge Charles Brand heard Citizens Bank and Trust Company against building owners over a one story addition at the corner of Clayton Street and College Avenue. The bank argued the contract required a corner room and the addition would impair light and ventilation. The court refused the injunction, allowing the addition to proceed.
Boston December 9 New England cotton mill operators weigh the impact of a new linen making industry in the United States. A Massachusetts inventor’s process speeds flax fiber conversion, slashing costs and expanding raw straw usage, with two mills already upgrading. The shift could reduce linen imports, raise local output, and lift overall American textile value beyond the half billion dollars from cotton fabrics.
The National Civic Federation opened its annual session in New York with delegates from across the country. Currency reform wage earner insurance and postal savings banks are key topics. Reports will cover the public ownership commission immigration welfare Panama government employees and joint child labor committee plans.
DeWitt's Carbolized Wites Halal Salve promoted as a trusted remedy. Sold by all druggists.
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